2005 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- side seat · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The driver seat left front bracket broke. The chair is able to lean back and is unstable. I researched online and i am not he only one with this issue. It seams to of started with the 2004 model and in the crv. A recall is needed. The dealer wants to charge over a $1000 dollars to replace the base. The bracket part is not being offered. This is crazy. I just sat in my chair and reached to the reached to my backseat…
ODI 11096934
Seats
The bracket which is used to mount the seat to the vehicle broke and the seat is not stable. The bracket is located under the driver side seat in the front left side (closest to the driver side door). From what i hear on the piloteers web site, several folks have complained about this very same issue. This occurred as i was driving and caused issues controlling the vehicle, since the seat would want to recline…
ODI 11092611
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that a piece of medal frame was fractured from the front driver's seat without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
ODI 10978997
Seats
The drivers seat frame broke which i feel is a serious safety concern. I am not sure exactly when it broke. It wasn't too bad at first, the seat just rocked a little. After awhile (couple of weeks) the seat rocked more severely with every start, stop and turn. If i were to have been in an accident, i am sure the seat would not have protected me or helped me to maintain control of my 2005 pilot. I contacted my dealer…
ODI 10918669
Seats
While leaning back in my seat to get something out of my pocket the left front part of the seat broke free. The seat is very unstable now with the left front corner of the seat able to move upward by several inches. It turns out that a metal bracket cracked completely through. This doesn't give me any confidence that this seat would have been safe in the event of an accident. The vehicle was stationary at the time.…
ODI 10882282
Electrical System · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the driver side seat adjustment control. A police officer using a fire extinguisher extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a burn on the right hand that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10764525
Electrical System · Seats
When on high, the driver side seat warmer will literally leave burn marks on my right leg. It has worked normal until this fall when i was driving and it burned my leg. It can not be on more than a minute or will leave burn marks on the right leg. The left side still seems normal. I checked and there is not a recall on this, but in looking into it had happened to many others and the seat has started to smoke.
1 injury
ODI 10679327
Seats
My drivers seat back broke on the right side when i entered my vehicle. I heard a pop when i sat down in the pilot. My seat back now has a lean. The metal slide adjuster on the right side broke in half. I got an estimate from the honda dealer for 1600 to fix it. This happened while my car was not moving. I feel like that part is defective. I never have had a car seat do this either. *tr
ODI 10592862
Electrical System · Seats
Seat heater was used on drivers side. . Got very hot, smell smoked, leg had superficial burn. Smell plastic burning. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10565534
Seats
The driver side seat split in several places and when we took it to be repaired the specialist noted that the heating element had scorched the seat in several places and was in danger of catching on fire. Whole element had to be repaired and seat replaced. *tr
ODI 10436607
Seats
The weld failed on the drivers side seat mounting bracket on one side of the seat causing the drivers seat to move and attempt to recline. *tr
ODI 10372456
Seats
Driver heated seat started acting up a couple years ago. It would work in spurts and then not at all. Brought this to attention of my honda dealer, who could not find a problem. I am unsure of exact date or mileage since i took them at their word. At this point in 2011 the seat now has one searing hot spot, when it works, and emits a burning odor. The hot spot is searing hot and will literally leave a red burn mark…
Fire reported
ODI 10438542
Seats
We were in an accident in a 2005 honda pilot. The front seats broke on a rearend impact. The backs of the front seats actually broke. I wanted to know if this is a safety feature. My wife and i both have permanent damage to our backs and were wanting to know if honda was responsible. We are both disabled because of the accident. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10336280
Seats · Structure
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle is driven over 55 mph with the rear windows open, there is a thumping noise throughout the vehicle. This causes discomfort to the occupant's ears. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. Updated 07/03/06. *jb the leather seats were cracking.
ODI 10156387